Concrete Shelters Installed to Protect Civilians Amid Kursk Region Conflict

Authorities in Russia's Kursk region are installing concrete shelters to protect civilians amidst ongoing conflict with Ukrainian forces. Acting Governor Alexei Smirnov announced that 60 bus stations in Kursk and other towns will be equipped with these shelters. The region has faced intense fighting since early August.

Authorities in Russia's western Kursk region have initiated the installation of concrete shelters to safeguard civilians amid a Ukrainian incursion, reported the acting regional governor on Thursday.

Since August 6, Russian forces have been engaged in battling Ukrainian troops in Kursk, resulting in the evacuation of hundreds of thousands. Acting Governor Alexei Smirnov stated on Telegram that numerous bus stations in Kursk would be equipped with these modular shelters to protect residents.

Additionally, shelters will be set up in Zheleznogorsk and Kurchatov, the latter of which hosts the Kursk nuclear plant. The actions follow Russia's allegations of a planned attack by Ukraine on the plant, claims denied by Kyiv.

(With inputs from agencies.)